Catherine L. Meuzelaar

Catherine (Dykstra) Meuzelaar (nee Recker), age 91, a lifelong resident of Lansing, IL, and more recently of Munster, IN, died peacefully on Sunday morning, September 8, 2024, in the presence of family members.

Catherine was preceded in death by her two husbands, Martin Dykstra and William (“Bill”) Meuzelaar, who died in 1976 and 2016, respectively.

Cathie’s large and loving family members includes: Valerie (Don) Fedor, Rhonda (Ron) Dommisse, Rachelle (Greg) Oppenhuizen, Brad (Joyce) Dykstra, Russ (Darla) Dykstra, Mark (Susan) Dykstra, Lynnette (Ron) Lott, Julie (Brian) Vliem, Amy (Jon) Dekker, and Joe (Iby) Zsigmond.

She leaves a living legacy of 28 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren (with two more expected soon).

Her one surviving brother is Rev. Donald, Recker, of Ferndale, WA and her siblings who have gone before her are: Harold Recker, Betty Schaap, Fred Recker, Vern Recker, and Gwendolyn Joy Recker.

Multiple nieces and nephews and friends are invited to gather with family to honor and celebrate the vibrant witness of Catherine’s life on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at New Hope Church in Lansing, IL located at 3642 Lake St.

Rev. Ron Lott will be officiating the service.

Visitation will be on-site at New Hope Church prior to the service from 9:00-11:00 AM with the Service scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM.

Lunch will be served in the lower level following the service.

Private Interment will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Lansing, IL following the luncheon.

Catherine’s life was lived in joyful service to Christ and her numerous volunteer interests were invested with the passion that she felt for serving others in the name of Christ. She served many causes with dedication, among them: The Lansing Food Pantry, The New 2 You Thrift Shop, Crossroads Prison Ministry, along with frequent acts of care and service to shut-ins and meals to those who were in recovery from illness or surgery. She loved children and served as a Children’s Leader for many years with Bible Study International.

Memorial contributions may be designated for Lansing Christian School ( https://lansingchristian.org/ ) and Illiana Christian High School ( https://www.illianachristian.org/ ).